Utah Adult Immunization Coalition

Description

To improve adult immunization rates in the state of Utah through networking, access, and education.

Mission

Priority Groups
Adults
–High-risk groups (adults 50+, those with chronic
diseases such as diabetes, asthma)
–Adults 18 years of age and over
–Pregnant women
–International travelers
–College age students
–Ethnic minority groups
–Regional areas with low immunization rates

Providers
–Medical providers for adult immunizations
–Colleges statewide
–Hospitals statewide
–Pharmacies statewide
–Health Care Workers statewide
–Public Health
–Home Health Care Agencies
–Indian Health Clinics

Goals

Promote influenza vaccination of all adults with special emphasis on those at high risk.
Promote pneumococcal vaccination of adults at high risk.
Promote vaccination against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, pertussis, tetanus, human papillomavirus, chickenpox, and zoster for at-risk adults 18 years and older.